Graduation season is here, and one member is inviting others to share heartfelt, practical wisdom for new grads stepping into the next chapter. Got advice worth passing on?
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I’m working on putting together some good advice for graduates. Anyone have something to share?
Hold off on college until the dust settles. Or go outside the US. Woof
The years to follow will be a time of great metamorphosis. Take to heart each lesson that life brings you and allow it to change you for the better.
Let every failure be a stepping stone toward self-improvement rather tham a reason to quit. Let every success be a reason to rejoice. And let nothing go to waste.
Life is about the journey, not the destination. So enjoy every minute of it.
Enjoy this moment, with all those who are at your side, because you will never be here again- with them, like this, as this person.
Life is always unfolding, and you are always becoming. Fight not with the hand that molds you, but actively participate in the shaping of your life.
Therapy is free in college… Take advantage of it. Even if you are fine. And while there, learn how to examine your heart, and your life. There will be riches in the gold you mine. Also, learn to forgive others. Especially your parents. Especially your mother. They were your age once, and they knew just as much as you do now. Or less. So accept what was, let it be, forgive it, release it, and let it go and move forward with your life.
Take time to be with those you love. And be present with them. No agenda, no phone, no distraction, no drugs or booze to numb the senses. Just be with them. Not to change them, save them, or make them better, or to ask for something in return. Just exist with them to know them. And to be known by them. This is how you love. Enjoy each other.
No one has ever regretted being there for the ones they love. Only in our absense do we wish we had done better, or more.
Always say it. Always show it. Say, I love you. Put your arms around their neck and hold them. Kiss them on the cheek. No matter how old you are. You never know when it will be your last chance.
When they call, answer the phone. Especially your mother. Always talk to your mother. She gave birth to you. And you have caused her nothing but pain ever since. Do you need to worry her to death as well? Even if it is 3 times a day, and 3 times at night, answer the phone. And don’t you dare respond with a text. Talk with the woman. She wants to know that you are alive and well, and that the person typing is actually you and not someone who just murdered you and stole your phone. And you never know if someone you love is in the hospital or needs your help, so ANSWER THE PHONE.
Spread your wings and fly. Your independence is nigh. Go far, do great things, But ANSWER THE PHONE.
This is GREAT advice. One thing that I hadn’t that about before was #7. The availability of therapy while at college is amazing. I really like the suggestion to take advantage of that opportunity. All good stuff. Thank you!
You are absolutely welcome. Whoever these kids are to you, I wish you all the best.
